PRIME Austin Bukenya: Hashimoto Olympic flame dilemma Those who are opposed to holding the games feel and argue that they may easily turn into a Covid-19 “super-spreader” event.
Austin Bukenya: Saudi Arabia’s call for quieter prayers Muezzins, especially the young ones, from neighbouring rival mosques tend to try to outdo one another in their delivery of the adhana.
PRIME Maqbul Mohammed's battle with depression How fame, cash and pressure led radio host and actor to attempt suicide.
Eugene Mbugua ventures into Tanzanian showbiz market TV producer currently in Tanzania where he is seeking partnerships with the country’s showbiz gurus.
Music fans gear up for 'African Night Fever' in England The show dedicated to African music fans will feature UK-based Tanzanian musician Saidi Tumba Kanda.
Just a Man: The kind of man this nation needs This nation doesn't need a man who's appointed by elders. It needs a man who's anointed by God.
How Polish priest designed Sh300m Subukia shrine Father Kazimierz Szulc says the construction of the 5,000-seater church will be completed in 2023.
PRIME Don’t blame Sheng for poor Kiswahili results The use of slang among young people is common all over the world and does not affect performance in languages.
PRIME Austin Bukenya: Do you believe Oriomra and other compulsive modern liars? I had my second dose of the anti-covid vaccine earlier this week and the experience has taught me quite a few important lessons.
Idris Elba hosts Africa Day concert Big names in the entertainment arena took part in this year’s virtual concert.
New book on rhumba music launched The book is authored by George “Jojo” Ndege, a US- based Kenyan promoter living in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Content creators set to reap from Baze Creatives will take home 60 per cent of the revenue Safaricom will collect from consumers who purchase content.
Tony Ndiema's Ohangla Rhumba fusion show in Nairobi Tony Ndiema is among the innovators of the new generation Ohangla-Rhumba fusion beat.
Gidi Kocha's unique blend of music and fitness Gidi Kocha (Gideon Onoka) specialises in contemporary urban music.
PRIME From gospel to secular: Life on the other side A number of artistes who began in the “narrow” route have since switched to the broader one by turning into secular artistes.
PRIME Nameless and Wahu on love, life, scandals and music Now in their 40s, the Mathenges say life has just begun, and boy doesn’t it look colourful!
Robert Khula lands new brand ambassadorial role The actor, who is also a brand and fitness model, will now be the face of Fletna Kenya beauty products.
Nameless, Wahu love documentary to premiere Nameless and Wahu have been together for 23 years now, 16 of them as a married couple.
Remembering Congolese singer Pepe Ndombe Opetum The event is expected to be marked online with no major live concerts due to Covid-19 pandemic.
Remembering benga great D.O Misiani The band leader of the D.O 7 Shirati Jazz Band moved to Kenya in the mid-1960s .
Austin Bukenya: After 7 years, give me Rachael, and a faith of love and respect The Saturday Nation and NMG should give us our beloved Rachael to hold and to keep, for we have laboured, in love, a perfect seven years to earn her hand.
The Dish: It’s all about whisky this week I usually drink this particular whisky most often with my brothers; they favour its peaty, smoky essence, and its smoothness, and I’ve come to appreciate it too; whether it’s the 10 Years Old or...
Malkeeya Kenya's only hope in Amazing Voices Kenyan girl band now stands a chance of walking away with Sh10 million, should they emerge victorious in the continental singing competition.
Taming Nairobians’ rage on film Kenyans have just a few more days in which to watch one of the best films recently made about the lives and struggles of ordinary Nairobians.
Forty years on, Bob Marley's rich legacy thrives His rich anthems of peace and struggle, hope and discontent, still reverberate globally and especially in his native Jamaica
PRIME Humble professor who rose to greatness Environmental law professor who rose from humble village to become leading voice at the University of Nairobi
Dr Achola Pala: Empowered and empowering mentor for country By way of celebrating Mother’s Day, I wish to share with you a brief sketch of the career of a close friend of mine.
Purity Gitonga is back with a new worship song The singer has dedicated her new song to her online fans.
End of an era as omutibo producer exits the scene Manasseh Omwona was the founder of the Diploma label and a pioneer River Road music producer
Fans mourn Ugandan music star Sammy Kasule The guitarist was traveling from Kampala to Sweden when he collapsed and died at the Amsterdam Airport.
Remembering Mose Fan Fan of ‘Papa Lolo’ hit song The Congolese legendary guitarist and composer collapsed and died in Nairobi on May 3, 2019.
Kenyan traditional music to benefit from a UK project The project seeks to replace drum kits, electric and bass guitars with African traditional instruments.
Men need sex education more than ever Most males learn about sex through childhood scare-tactics and pornography. They end up ignorant
Congolese singer DPretty launches new Afro-pop beat in the US Dpretty has been working on a new single “Boom Keke” which was launched virtually online two weeks ago.
Homeboyz suspends morning show hosts Radio station send three morning show hosts on a two-week suspension for their crass comments on air
Homeboyz Radio forced to apologise for victim blaming woman The misogynistic comments made during the station's morning show have elicited outrage.
PRIME Young gamers putting Kenya on global spotlight Currently worth an estimated Sh13.9 billion, Kenya’s video gaming industry is expected to grow to about Sh16.8bn by 2023.
Nawal El Saadawi: Egypt’s grand novelist and global activist El Saadawi was a global iconoclast in the best sense of the phrase.
Remembering Afro-jazz icon Manu Dibango Musicians Dibango and Mabélé succumbed to Covid-19 in March 2020 in France.
Josky tribute show in Nairobi today Late Congolese musician to be remembered by his fans in Nairobi in a show dubbed 'Hommage Josky Kiambukuta'.
PRIME Josky Kiambukuta: One more TPOK Jazz voice goes silent Josky, who died at 72, was one of the most prolific rumba singers who, during his long career, teamed with up with such greats as Lola Checain, Djo Mpoyi and Ntesa Dalienst.
The quest to identify Fela Kuti's successor: why it’s time to end it It’s nearly a quarter of a century since Fela Kuti passed away. Yet, the influence of his music and pan-Africanist thoughts hasn’t stopped.
PRIME African Heritage House: The making of an architectural marvel Alan Donovan talks about the inspiration behind the national monument which boasts the title “Most Photographed House in Africa”.
The Reel: Why Bridgerton swept the nation The Duke was looking for a convenient way to get through the summer, and he ended up in a marriage.
PRIME Baraza JM: I have just the car for you... I have to ask: with 100km of city driving... do you really need an SUV?
PRIME Eric Omondi: The fuss, the fun and the funk The controversial ‘Wife Material’ project, saw some corporates withdraw endorsement deals with the comedian.
The secret of being confident without the arrogance To be self-assured is to strive to be the best version of yourself while arrogance has you competing with everybody with an air of self-importance
PRIME Austin Bukenya: For our fish, misfortunes never come singly but in battalions We have cause to be alarmed at reports that fish in our lakes are dying and washing on to our shores in large numbers.
Kenyan DJ out to conquer tricky US music market DJ Cutts, says he wants to develop his talent to reach the level of DJ Puff, a native of Barbados, South America.
Congolese singer Fiston Lusambo releases Kenyan tribute song Fiston has in the last few years has been incorporating Kenyan and Congolese musicians in his recordings.
Rhumba Japan live at Alaska Lounge The group is currently working on new recordings for their next production later in the year.
PRIME The rise and rise of Mbogi Genje You have listened to their music, whether you liked it or not, and tried to figure out what they are saying.
Staffroom Diary: Fiolina refuses to become a Mwisho wa Lami teacher I hope she fails the interview, and comes back to me begging.
Surgeon's Diary: Day Marie and I got vaccinated for Covid I and Mama Marie received a letter from the NHS inviting us for our Covid vaccination a week ago.
Caroline Njunge: Growing up, what was your alcohol story? There are many other versions of such stories that revolve around alcohol.
Gospel musician Purity Gitonga marks 20 years in ministry The gospel musician has expressed optimism as she enters another milestone of her career.
Veteran Congolese singer Jean Papy Ramazani dies in USA Ramazani's counterpart Mekanisi Modero, who also lives in Seattle, confirmed his death after a long ailment.
Amanda Gorman redeemed belief in the power of poetry Miss Gorman proved that art can be that middle ground that can be a launching pad for a more equitable, peaceful and just society.
Upheaval at premier museum echoes racial turmoil in America Smithsonian forced to apologise for race guideline that said rational thinking, hard work are ‘white values’
Bukenya: Enjoying a Christmas party and a literary chat with Ndugu Mkapa Mkapa may have had his failings, but they were not for lack of trying.
Sunday Sermon: Freedom goes hand in hand with restraint Many biblical texts encourage us to take freedom seriously
Staffroom Diary: Trouble brewing as Branton and Electina rebel The children have disappeared from home and vowed never to return.
Surgeon's Diary: Of my part-time writing job that finally paid off On March 3, 1978, I became a published writer and acquired a new wife, ‘Literary’ to rhyme with Marie, Surgery and Rotary
How Julius Nyerere built state out of disparate nations The Tanzanian statesmen was willing to imperil his family economically for his countrymen and women to gain political freedom.
Mr Survivor: My Beetle will save me from poverty They call me Survivor, which fits me as well as it suits their hearts.
Johnny Depp libel trial set to start in London Depp is suing News Group Newspapers (NGN), publisher of The Sun, and its executive editor Dan Wootton.
'Safe haven' gold has a rich 3,000-year history So, during good times, the investment argument for gold may not glitter.
Azziad vs Femi One: Who owes the other? Lawyer Bernard Murunga weighs in on the issues behind #UtawezanaChallenge
Beyonce decries bigotry in message to graduates "Your fight for people who may be different from you is beautiful."
Series Review: Why Issa from ‘Insecure’ shouldn’t take ex back 'Insecure' is the child of Senegalese American film genius Joissa Rae Diop, better known to you as Issa Rae
Veteran musician John Nzenze in hospital He is among the few surviving legends of the Kenya Twist genre.
Diamond Platinumz to pay rent for 500 families Tanzania is battling the coronavirus pandemic as cases surge.
Mourning three music megastars Three diehard fans of Congolese soukous legend Aurlus Mabele are devastated by the news of his death.
Diamond Platnumz manager Sallam tests Covid-19 positive Sallam is believed to have travelled to Europe on March 5 where he visited Switzerland, Denmark and France.
Tom Hanks announces positive test for coronavirus Hanks, 63, said he and Wilson came down with a fever while in Australia.
